Best rookie NFL QBs

November 14, 2012

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2. Dan Marino | Miami Dolphins, 1983 | passer rating: 96.0

Dan Marino was a star straight out of the University of Pittsburgh, drafted with the 27th overall pick by the Dolphins. He spent all 17 years of his career in Miami, and his rookie season was just the beginning. On his way to the Pro Bowl in his first year, Marino threw 20 touchdowns to just six interceptions, completing a conference-leading 58.4 percent of his passes and finishing with a passer rating of 96.0. He is now remembered as one of the best NFL players of all time.

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2. Dan Marino | Miami Dolphins, 1983 | passer rating: 96.0

Dan Marino was a star straight out of the University of Pittsburgh, drafted with the 27th overall pick by the Dolphins. He spent all 17 years of his career in Miami, and his rookie season was just the beginning. On his way to the Pro Bowl in his first year, Marino threw 20 touchdowns to just six interceptions, completing a conference-leading 58.4 percent of his passes and finishing with a passer rating of 96.0. He is now remembered as one of the best NFL players of all time.